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Design Engineer Assistant

Fidelity Building Services Group, Owings Mills, MD, United States


Smart Building Technologies, 10705 Red Run Boulevard, Owings Mills, Maryland, United States of America

Job Description
Posted Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Smart Building Technologies is seeking a motivated Design Engineer Assistant to support our engineering team in the design of building automation systems.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is looking to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers on real-world projects.

What you'll do:

Work with engineers to determine the most cost-effective mix of products and installation methods to meet project requirements

Assist in designing building automation systems, including mechanical layouts, electrical drawings, bill of materials, sequence of operations, valve schedules, damper schedules, and DDC panel layouts

Support the creation of shop drawings for project handoff to operations

Prepare product submittals, as well as operations and maintenance manuals

Assist in designing building automation network architecture (LON, Ethernet, Modbus, BACnet)

Generate DDC point databases and assist with startup and checkout documentation for commissioning

Participate in job site walkthroughs with contractors and/or building management as needed

Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs)

Maintain organized and up-to-date job folders with all relevant project documentation

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

0–3 years of experience in engineering, building systems, or a related field

Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals and business operations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Ability to learn quickly and work in a team environment

Why Join Smart Building Technologies?

Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced engineers

Exposure to building automation and smart building technologies

Opportunity for growth into a Design Engineer role

Collaborative team environment

Base Pay : $45k - $60k+, Commensurate with experience. This range represents a general guideline; however, several factors are considered when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

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